Central City News

City Clerk Mark Miley swore in all seven members of the Central Community School Board Monday night in ceremonies at Central High School. Only two incumbent school board members — Roxanne Atkinson and Dr. David Walker — returned for another term.  Five newcomers joined the board — Jason Leaphart, Nick Carmena, Michael Davis, Michael Hooper, […]

As I leave office after 30 years of public service dating back to 1992, there are many people I am proud to call friends in our city and in other governmental agencies.  I am retiring and taking some time to enjoy life.  I would like to express my sincere appreciation to a few in particular […]

Jennifer Knapps of Central has joined Landmark Bank, focusing on business development in Central, Livingston, and St. Helena Parish. With almost 30 years of banking experience, she has vast knowledge in many areas of the financial sector that include lending, investments, and personal and commercial banking. She previously worked at Regions Bank and Bank One (Chase Bank).  Jennifer […]

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux continues to build on its winning streak with exciting franchise development and a new modern design, that is set to debut in Central. The award-winning brand announced the unveiling of a new restaurant prototype – the Wildcat – which will debut with longtime partner DMBC’s newest location that is slated to open […]

Ian E. James, founder of Capital Financial Group has collaborated with four other financial experts to write a No. 1 best-seller on Amazon. The new book, Your Ideal Retirement, brings together the recommendations of some of the nation’s top experts on financial plannig. Your Ideal Retirement hit best-seller lists on Amazon.com within 24 hours of […]

Jeff Wittenbrink, attorney for Central pastor Tony Spell, has been honored by the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers after having won a landmark case before the Louisiana Supreme Court.   Wittenbrink was honored during the organization’s 35th Annual Justice William Tate, Jr., Awards Banquet at the Westin in New Orleans. On May 13, 2022, […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — One of the first things Mayor-elect Wade Evans said he did after the election Nov. 8 was reach out to the members of the Central City Council — five of whom he served with the past four years. The mayor-elect said he has a good working relationship with […]

In an interview with the Central City News, Central Mayor David Barrow was philosophical.  “People turned out and voted, and you always have to respect that. I’m proud of my 12-1/2 years of service to the people of Central — 12-1/2 of the 15 years the city has been fully operational.  After 12-1/2 years, I […]

Five new members of the Central Community School Board will take office in January 2023 — by far the largest turnover in board membership since the school system was founded in 2007. Four of the five new school board members were elected on Nov. 8 — Jason Leaphart, Carol Norwood, Nick Carmena, and Mike Davis.  […]

While the Central School Board will see big changes over the next four years, the opposite is true for the Central City Council.  The Council consists of two at-large members elected citywide and five members elected from five single-members. Four years ago, all incumbent members of the City Council were defeated for reelection. However, this […]